Tag: USB Hub
USB hub created in Man's image
This is something I approve of: Making boring gadgets more fun. USB fever has launched a couple of new USB hubs – and as you can probably see, the first one is designed to look a bit like a man. All 4 USB ports, which make up each limb are USB2.0 compatible as you’d expect. Apparently the designers wanted to include a 5th port, but couldn’t decide whether or not it would be appropriate….
DIY VHS USB hub: fun, nostalgic project, apparently
Given that you can pick up a four port USB hub for about five quid these days, there’s no economic value in converting an old VHS cassette tape into one (particularly as you need to buy a USB hub to make it work anyway, but for sheer nostalgia, and for the dream of clogging up your desk with a great big hub rather than a tiny one, this project could be for you.
Mention “hot glue” and “soldering equipment” and I’m running — at least for a small project like this — but if it’s your thing, head over to the Instrucables web site and give it a go…
I want one: R2D2 USB Hub
This is so much more than a USB hub. It's my new pet astromech droid – once I buy it, that is!
This animated 4-port USB hub makes R2D2 beeping sounds every 3 minutes and when you plug in a new device. Oh, just watch the video, you'll probably fall in love with it too. It's €43 and available for pre-order on Geekstuf4u.com.
Shiny Video Review: Fairtrade USB hub and webcam from United Pepper
Still dressed like a pirate, in this video Susi takes a look at a fairtrade USB hub (Oscar) and webcam (Lilli), from United Pepper. All of the Vietnamese company’s products are ethically-sound, and will be stocked in John Lewis shortly, otherwise pick them up online…
Destroy the world, or just plug in four USB gadgets, with the Self Destruction USB hub
Let's face it, if you're all set to destroy the world, then you probably aren't too concerned about plugging your digital camera, memory stick, humping dog, and USB cup warmer, into your PC. So it's a good thing that…
LINDY launches 3.5" USB Data Dock, add portable USB hub, card reader, hard drive to a PC
LINDY Electronics has launched its USB Data Dock, a peripheral which utilises a PC's spare 3.5 inch drive bay to allow users to easily add on a portable USB hub, 2.5 inch hard drive, and a memory card reader, in…
